Person:Robert Fisher (5)

Fowlerville Review Feburary 3, 1905 LAID TO REST

Robert Fisher died at the home of his son, David Fisher, at Bell Oak, on Thursday of last week, aged 91 years. He was born in Wayne Co., New York, Jan. 16, 1814, and was there married to Mariah E. VanWert, August 27, 1836, and in 1847 they came to Michigan and settled in the township of Tyrone, where they remained until about 1853 when they moved to the township of Locke. In 1860 they moved back to this village, where he conducted a wagon shop until 1870, when he moved back to the farm in Locke, where his wife died about twenty months ago. Since that time he has made his home with his children. He was converted when a young man and united with the M.E. church, living a consistent christian life, loved and respected by all. He was the father of ten children, six of whom still survive him, one son, G.L. Fisher, and one daughter, Mrs. G.D. Hamilton being residents of this village. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church at Bell Oak, of which he was a member, on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. W.A. Kishpaugh officiating and the remains were interred beside his wife.

FOWLERVILLE REVIEW OCT. 5, 1900

Robert Fisher of Locke is almost 87 years of age, but is still spry enough so that he can cut 5 acres of corn in less than 6 days. If there's any men in this country that can beat this record, we'll be pleased to hear from him.

Robert Fisher, formerly of Wayne County, Rebuilt a sawmill s/ "spencer and fisher", started a wagon shop, sold to William O. Fisher.

Many listings of Robert Fisher in Locke Township and Belle Oak, both in Ingham County.

Testimony in VanMetter murder trial, Robert Fisher, of Locke, swore and testified that he lived in Fowlerville in 1867

1840 NY Wayne County, Rose Twp: Robert Fisher w/ 4 people (Roll m704_350, Image 163, pg 63

1850 Michigan Census, Livingston County, Tyrone Twp.

Robert Fisher 34 yearsCooper Miara 32 years Rebeca18 years George11 years Henrietta9 years ? William1 year

1870 Census Lock Twp, Ingham County, MI

Robert Fisherage 51 "carriage maker" born NY Mariahage 54 born NY Williamage 21 James R.age 16 Davidage 16 Andrew age 9 (last four born in MI)

(Locke Township, Michigan, near Bell Oake)

Robert FISHER, formerly of Wayne Co., N.Y., settled in 1850, upon the northeast quarter of section 24, which was, with the exception of five acres, uncleared. He built a shanty and began the labor of improving. Rapid progress ws made, and well-cultivated farm, upon which he now resides, has superseded the wilderness.